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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
MushrOOm.Gr0wing in Illinois.

A company was recently organized in
the city of Chicago which has lea sed five
acres of the tunnels of the Utica Cement
Manufacturing company for twenty years
for the production of mushrooms. Tues
day, II. S. Weaver, superintendent of
this new industry, left for France in the
interests of the organization and will
bring back supply of mushroom spawn
imbedded in rich compost, handful of
which spawn or seed would be sufficient
to plant acres. There arc several gen
tlemen interested in this new industry,
which is surely a novelty in this part of
the state, or probably in the United
States, for that matter, for, as far as
known, no such large company exists in
this country. The method of raising
this cryptogamic plant as proposed in
the tunnels will doubtless be interesting
to our readers. There are num-
bers of these subterraucan cham
bers owned by the Utica
Cement Manufacturing Company, but
only few of them will be used at first
in the mushroom industry. The soil or
manure will be brought from Chicago by
the carload and made into beds in the
tunnels and the spawn set therein.
A crop can be grown every twenty.
four hours, and two crops if desired, as
all that need be done is to clip off the
head and the fringe will, inside the next
twelve hours, produce another mush-
room plant. The experiment of growing
| this delectable article of food has been
tried in English mines, but with the i'm,
purities of the gas, air, ETC., it was not
possible to obtain success and the at
tempts proved fai ures. The air of the
tunnels is not impregnatcd with foul
odors, is of an even temperature, and
the entire conditions are su,h that 9
failure cannot possibly result The COM
pany at first proposes to put in sufficient
beds to yield 100 bushels per day, which
sell in the Chicago market for 80 cents
per pound. : La Sale Qll.) Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
Struggling with his Memory,

Bobby was spending the afternoon at
his aunt's, and for some moments had
been gazing out of the window in pain
fully thoughtful sort of a way.
WHAT makes you so serious, Bobbyl
kcd his aunt.
why, ma told me that must remem-
Der not to ak for anything to eat aud I'm
trying to remem er it-INew York
yin.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
Practice,

A Texas parent had a son who took
piano lessons at Professor Zweiheer's
house, but was supposed to do his prac-
tlslng on the piano at home. The parent
had suspicion that the youth dld not
practise much. One day he said:
Tommy, do you practise regularly on
the piano when am down townp
''Yes, pa"
every day9'
Eyes, pa"
"How long did you practise yester'
day2'
''Two hours"
"And to-day2
Three hours"
81 am glad to hear that you practise
SO regularly"
Eyes, pa"
'And next time you practise be sure
you unlock the piano. Here is the key.
locked the piano and put the Key in
my pocket week co. [Siftings.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

No man is wise or safe but he that il
honest.
All are not princes that ride with the
emperor.
Correction is good when administered
in season.
1t takes a great deal of grace to b.
able to bear praise.
Character would be impossible were
there no temptation.
Good manners and good morals are
sworn friends and firm allies,
That cannot be healthy condition IN
which few prosper and the great mass
are drudges
Promises made in the time of afiliction
require better memory than people
commonly possess.
In the matter of speed there is great
similarity between flash of lightning
and bit of scandal.
Every great and commanding move.
ment in the annals of the world is the
triumph of enthusiasm.
Sin is never at stay: if we do not
retreat from it we shall advance in it,
and further on we go the more we have
to come back.
In all negotiations of difficulty, man
may not look to sow and reap at once,
but must prepare business, and so riper
it by degrees.
Conquer thysclf. Till thou hast done
that, thou art slave; for it is almos
as well for thee to be in subsection tt
another's appetite as thy own.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
japanese AgitatOrs.

Young men clad in the garments for
merly worn by students have been
numerous in the streets of Osaka, Japan,
lately. They lecture in out of the way
corners, and even in crowded streets
when no constable is at hand, upon
political subjects, and frequently urge
the doctrines that "official salaries are
the life blood of the people. ."-[Chicago
News.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
His Best Girl.
He hurried up to the Office as soon as
he entered the hotel, and without watt
ing to register inquired eagerly;

He hurried up to the Office as soon as
he entered the hotel, and without wait
ing to register inquired eagerly;
"Any letter for mel"
The clerk sorted over package with
the negligent attention that comes Of
practice, then tipped one-a very small
one-on the counter.
The travelling man took it with d
curious smile that twisted his pleasant.
looking face into mask of expectancy.
He smiled more as he rea it, Then
obivious of other travellers who jostled
him, he laid it tendcrly against his lips
and actually kissed it.
A loud guffaw startled him.
"Now look here, old fellow" said a
loud voice, "that won't do, you know.
Too spooncy for anything. Confess
now, your wife didn't write that letter"
"No, she didn't" said the travelling
man with an amazed look, as if he
would like TO change the subject.
THAT letter is from my best girl"
The admission was so unexpected that
the trio of friends who had caught him
said no moro until after they had eaten
a good dinner and were seated together
in q chum's room.
Then they began to badger him.
'It's no use, you've got to read it tc
us, Dick" said one of them, 1--WE want
70 know all about your best girl"
$50 you SHALL" said Dick with grcat
GOODNESS; 81 will give you the letter and
you can read it yourselves. There it is,
and he laid it on the table.
II guess not said the one who had
been the loudest in demanding it, 1--WE
like to chaff little, but hope we art
gentlemen. The young lady would
hardly care to have her letter read by
this crowd" and he looked reproach
fully at his friend.
"But insist upon it," was tho an
swer, "therc is nothing in it to b.
ashamed of except the spelling; that is
a little shaky, I'll admit, but sho won
care in the least Read it, Hardy and
Judge for yourself"
Thus urged Hardy took up the letter
shamefacedly enough, and read it
There were only few words. First ht
laughed then swallowed suspiciously
and as he finished it, threw it on thu
table again, and rubbed the back Of hi
hand across his eyes, as if troubled wtf
dimness of vision.
"Pshaw," he said, 'if I had love
letter like that" and then was silent
'Fair playr cried one of the other
with an uneasy laugh.
'Tll read it to you, boys" said thei
friend, seeing they made no move tc
take it, "aud think you'll agree will
me that it's a model love letter."
And this was what he read -.
Mi owen deer PAPA
sa mi PRairs every mite annd Wen Xxi
yure Pictshure ASK god to bless you goo,
bi Pa Pa yure Best gurl DOLLY
For a moment or two the company re
NAMED silent, while the little letter wa
passed from hand to hand, and yo
would have said that each and every on
had hay fever by the snuffling that wa
beard. Then Hardy jumped to his feet
"Three cheers far Dolly and thre
cheers more for Dicks best girl!"
"They were given with will.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
Boring a Square Hole.

A man has spent fourteen years in
solving the problem of boring square
hole, and he has succeeded. A company
is organized to put his invention on the
market 1t Is simply an osciilating
head with chisel edges and projecting
lips, which cut out the corners in ad-
vance OF the chisei. The balance of the
machine is an almost exact counterpart
OF the oldstyle boring machine. 1t will
cut two by-four mortice in from -four
to five minutes-and do it with perfect
accuracy that carpenter cannot com.
plete in less than half an hour Hal
flax Critic.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
A Choice of Pets

He had promised to buy her dog.
"What kind do you like bestl' he
asked tendeily, as he squeezed her
hand.
"Well," she said thoughtfully, as she
rested her chin on his shoulder, ''some
like Scotch terrors, but as for me l
should just dotc on an E1glish pug
And he said sweetly that their ideas
son-cur-red.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
ii.
Seventeen years had rolled away.

Seventeen years had rolled away.
A republic had gone down in sea of
blood and an empire had risen. Maxi
milan was on the throne; the beautiful
Carlotta had surrounded herself with an
imperial court, rivalling the brilliancy
of the one at the Tuillerics; Bazine's
legiors covered the land, and it seemed
the usurpers had come to stay.
Among the Mexican hidalgoes who
rallied around the imperial standard, the
wealthicst and most influential, was un-
doubtedly Senor Valdez.
"The prediction is coming to pass"
the senior would frequently say to him
self "The republic is dead, and we
have court swarming with princes.
Rita is the most beautiful woman and
the richest heiress in Mexico. Why
should she not be princessl Old Per-
dita told the truth"
Rita was presented at court, and even
the empress looked at her in delighted
admiration.
"Your daughter will be princess" !"
she whispered to Senor Valdez, who at
that moment was looking at his gold
laced coat tails in mirror.
'She has the noblest blood of old
Spain in her VEINS" replied Valdez
proudly.
THAT does not need to be said," an
swered the empress, taking the girl by
the hand and leading her to quiet cor
uer of the salon.
The Senorita Valdez had been educat
ed sy the best European tutors that her
fathers liberal offers could secure. She
was mistress of every accomplishment
Garlotta made NO secret Of the fact tina
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
1t rorldn't Help Falling.

"Pai," sal Al American to an Irish
man who Iad lltely landed. and who
was staring at Niagara pat, did YOU
see such fail as that in the old coun-
tryr
Filth, and nivcr did; but do yer
sec, why shouldn't it faiil What's to
prevint 1t, ialiin'. That's what I'd like
ter know
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
Somewhat Personal.

A humpback met malicious one-eyed
neighbor.
"Ah," said the latter, "you have youi
load on your back early this morning"
Yes" responded the humpback,
looking intently at the ons-eyed man,
at must be rather early. see you
have only got one blind open. "-[Sift-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
So LONDONDERRY. VT THURSDAY OCTOBER 90, 1887

she liked her better than any of the
ladies around her.
"She will be princessv' old Valdez
would repeat hundred times a day.
The scnor moved to the capital, ano
established himself in palace. He
raised regiments for MaximiIian, loaned
the government money, and lived on a
lavish and cxtravagant scale.
In his round of pleasure and excite.
mcnt Valdez came near forgetting very
important matter. One night it CANA
upon him with shock.
"By all the saintsl he exclaimed
leaping from his bed. 'In one week
from to-day Rita will be cighteenl What
did the old witch say9 Her words all
depended upon an if. My daughter
will be princess, if. All, that if! ]
must see to it at once. If any danger
threatens Rita it is during the present
week."
The senior hastily dressed himself and
ran into his daughters room.
Rita was sleeping quietly, and he,
face wore the glow of health.
Valdez examined the fastenings of the
windows, and then retired locking the
door and taking the key with him.
The next morning he told Rita of his
fears, and secured her consent to remain
indoors for several days.
awe must run no risk" the old mar
said, as he stroked her head affection.
ately.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
Joy and Sorrow.
Somebody's heart is gay,

Somebody's heart is gay,
And somebody's heart is sad,
For lights beam bright across the way,
And door with Grape is clad!
Sadness and gladness e'er
Are dwellers side by side.
A dear one ON her bier,
And the wreathing of bride
Bright eyes are filled with mirth,
Pale faces bend in prayer,
And hearts beside the CHEEKY hearth
Are crushed by stout despair!
All, sorrow and joy and hope
Are parted by thinnest wall,
And only on hearts which never ope,
No ghostly shadows fall!
No thoughts of the funeral train
Come to the festive throngs;
No hone that joy will dawn again,
To stricken souls belongs.
The future is e'er sunny sea
To the children of joy and mirth;
But only the frost and its memory
Comes to stricken ones of earth
Somebody's heart is gay,
And somebody's heart issad,
For light beams bright across the way,
And door with Grape is clad
Sadness and gladness e'er
Crowd round us side by side;
A sunny smile and scalding tear,
So close they are allied
IL. G. Riggs in ST. Louis Magazine,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
PRICE THREE CENTS.
A Face.

Between the curtains of snowy lace,
Over the way, is a baby's face,
1t peeps forth, smiling in merry glee,
And waves its pink little hand at me.
My heart responds with lonely cry.
But in the wonderful By-and-by,
Out from the window of Gods ITO Be-"
That other baby shall beckon to me.
That ever haunting and longed for face,
That perfect vision of infant grace,
Shall shine on me in splendor OF light,
Never to fade from my eager sight
All that was taken shall be made good
All that puzzles me, understood;
And the wee white hand that lost one day
Shall lead me into the better way.
-[Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
A NeM Process.

Patron---Its astonishing what num-
Der of new artistic designs have been
invented lately.
Poor Artist Yes, indeed, sir. have
often drawn on IN empty stomach. =
It'd Bits.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
A Severe Mental Tax.

''Bobby,' said his mother, Il told you
not to forget to bring up three scuttles
of coal before you went to school, and
you only brought up two"
81 know, ma, bur forgot the third
one. Three scuttles is good many for a
little boy like me to remember. New
York Sun.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20

'Tve been making mince pies" said
q wife, as the after-dinner coffee was
brought on, "and Tn very tired"
"And I've been eating mince pie"
remarked her husband, 'anl l ana tired,
too. and he bowed has head upon the
table. New York Sun.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20

A black or blue pencil maTk oppo.
site this paragraph indicates that your
subscription has expired, while red
mark shows that your subscription or
renewal has been received.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-10-20
TIE LONDONDERRY SITTER.

A-Entorcd at tho Post-ohAos at South
Londonderry, as second. .cass matter.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-28

loves II, and for tho present he Ia con.
WINGED that New York can get along with.
out him. Is. IA y
The mystery Of American drinks has
great power to- charm the fsstidlous
Frenchman. Acertain baron Of that land,
recently in Now York, expressed his up.
probation OF the American cocktail in this
way: "Ah, ! like 70 coquc!all yer much,
but cannot understand him. You put
in 20 bittaires 10 make him bitter, 20 gu.
gsire 10 make him sweet, 20 ice to make
him weak, 20 visky to mako him strong,
I Say here's TO you!' and l drink him my.
self! II ees great country" tsals
Mr.. Dempsey will take with him the
best wishes Of Ills fricrdt for tho auecess
OF bis missionary labors in o field where
they arc welded 10 tho ancient order. Il
no can overcome tho prejudice and The
national pride he may wrlto his name In
lettefa OF Are on the acroll Of the world'i
benefnCtoia.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-28

For about three thousand years the
civilization Of the world travelled west
ward, until, having established itself on
the Pacific coast, it began a reAux move
ment. III these days this new continent
is very rapidly paying Of its debt to the
old. We are constantly sending back con-
signments OF science, literature, art and a
little craftsmanship. We have sont liber-
ally OF those things which brighten the
dark side Of life and make a man feel that
he made no mistake when he consented
to BIZ born. IN
Now an American missionary is to go
from New York, via Canada, to establish
station in Paris for the cultivation OF the
Partisan taste up 10 the high point Of an
aesthetic appreciation Of American drinks.
Something in this line has been attempted
before with fair success, but e1:A!dsrmau
Dempsey, now soiourning in Canada, feels
that it has been reserved for him TO sweep
away the idols that have so long been
y,orshipped in the wine shops Of Paris.
Mr.. Dempsey knows his busineas and
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-28
Ghe :GatellirQ9et1cer
WHEELING, W. VA. FEBRUARY 80, 1887



What account Of lis stewardship in The
Legislature OF 1887 Is tho Democratic
party going 10 give In 1882 Whist excuse
Is It going to give for frittoring away forty
Ave days Of tho peoples timeH-what OK
cnse can It livo that the people will not
reject with indignant scorn?
Tho Democrats had tho Legislature by
good working majority in each house.
Whose lault vas it II they were unable to
mako their majority work. The thirty.
eight caucus mon may blame the twelve
klckeIs, the twelve may lay 1t on the thir-
ty-aight--tbat Is purely family affair, to
DO fought out by the factlone.
When the Democratic party comes to
iaco tho peoplo-as iuce them It must, 1t
carno. divide tho responsibility to any
pnrp5so, for after 1t shall have been cut
~ in chunks 10 auit faction champions 1t
vii! end 80 it began, purely Democratic
responsibility.
Tho Demectals had everything; not
only the Legislature in each branch, but
tho executive Departmental 10 cooperate
with them for the dispatch OF business.
Furthermore, no iac.ious opposition WIS
offered by Republicans. II the Dsmo-
crsts had bsrn Disposed to TO the work Of
the seeuion. they could ut least have got
through with Its main business, the cleo
tiol Of IN United States Senator and the
appropriation Of money to maintain the
State Government. 4.
Taey did neither, though they had
forty.fve dsys, and now there mus. be an
extra session at extra coat. The whole
aes,ion was domoralzsd by the family
Fl int over the sonstorahip, which began
b3tose tho gass;on opened and was not
ended when the session cloaed.
II this bo all, and tho best. The Demo.
cratic party can do with majority, the
people will be very likely to give that
party q comfortable minority next time,
and soc how it will 60. along with that.
Democracy il no longer ouch q namo to
conjurs with IS that the party which bears
it can do what it plessss, and be secure in
its tenure Of power.
In fact tho Democracy has already hand.
ed this State on q silver salyer to the
Republican party, which has only to
reach ont AMI take it. The behavior Of
tho Democracy has been es remarkable as
it was disgraceful to the party and to the
Stotn s l .-l.- Ir :. q. ....
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-28
BREAKFAST UUDGET.

-----~--
A snake stopped clock in q New Jer.
soy factory the other day. il.5
The editor OF new Texas paper aayn no
has only six subscribers.
Michigan's iron mines are preparing for
an immonsa spring output. VA
Lamp burners should be boiled once o
week In solution Of soda.
Eameralds county, Nevada, produced
about Sll0,0 worth OF borax last year.
They have soraphim on the Philadel-
phia police force. But hia first name is
John, which destroys the illusion.
Ocean trips Hro aieadily shortening up.
Five days and twenty.thrco hours from
Europe in the Etruris Is the latest.
Even in tho very holly contested clec.
ton OF Moaday less than seventy per
cent, 1t 10 believed, OF The electors OF Ger
many took the trouble to vote. SD.
The moat cnstly watAr-color in the world
Is q work Of l01 by LAY by Me;esonier, H.
lus.ra!ing horse soldier on post duty. II
Is valued at $500.
During tho recent rough weather in
lItSlC VStS "NSA &bu
the track Of tho Northern Pacific Rail.
road within distance OF fifteen miles.
Tho First National Bank OF Helena,
Montana, has on exhibition $1,000 in
Caur d 'Alene gold Sthat was pounded out
III Inortsrs by Two men in two weeks. II
includes two nuggets, worth $3.50 each.
The now steamships that arc being built
in Englah shipyards are to be fitted with
triple expansion engines. This pattern OF
engines effects . ssving OF from eighteen
to twenty-five per cont. in the consump.
ton OF fuel. ,s.,- n
A large tract Of country, including valu.
able timber land, in Montana, will be
opened up by the treaty with the Picgan
Indians, by which they receive new
reservation and Sl,500.000 in ten equal
payments.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-28
SIR. Martins Mistake,

fuHH.tVH SIhN' . .t.# ..
Some time $50 Mr.. G. Martin was called
ovor TO Philadelphia to attend the funeral
Of young man whom he hsd known very
well. Mr.. Martin reached the city some.
what late, and, taking 8 carriage, he hur,
ried away. When he reached the stree.
where the young man bad lived, q funeral
procession was just turning out OF it, and
thanking his stsrs that he had not reached
the place too late, he told the driver to
fall into the line Of carriages and follow.
At the cemetery he got ont, and although
he did not see any one he knew, he felt il
to bs his duty to talk to soms one about
the deceased, 80 he approached nice.
looking old gentleman.
"He WIS a good fellow" he said, sadly,
with slight nod toward the grave.
"Yes," replied the cd gentleman, wip.
ing away tear.
~ loved him like a brother, md many's
the time we've had together" continued
NJ. N. ..
Tho old gentleman looked at him indlg-
nantly. >st.
"Oh," apologized Mr.. NJ, ~ don't mean
painting the town red, or anything like
that; but Just MICS little chats and long
walks, don't you know"
Tho old mans face grew reddsr.
"WhGt do you mean, sir?" no said an
grily.
II n1sau what s3y, sir. He was @ rat
ting good fellow" and Mr.. NJ. began to
look surprised.
"Who, sir?"
1.-THE man in tho gtavethera, Of course"
"There's no man there, sir. It's young
lady. She's my niece, sir, and YOU" :
But Mr.. Martin didn't wait for pesticu-
ticulars; he saw that no had struck the
wrong funeral and he made break for
carriage and escaped, hut not soon enough
to attend tho funeral OF hia friend.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-02-28

Persons who stay indoors all the time
and lean over counter or desk, sooner
or later discover that their lungs are Civ
ing out. Editors are often thus afflicted,
Erastus R. Sutherland, editor Of Tie East.
ern State Journal, White Plaina, New York,
writea: t.s5' ~ :
II have used Allcock's Porous Plasters
in my family since 1865. In that yenr
had m attack Of pneumonia iron, which I
was not expected to recover. My lungs
were lett in very veal; state I com.
menced using Allcock's Pourous Plss.
tiers, wearing thom constantly three
months, two on the breaat and two on the
back. Tho result was surprising, at least
to me. The pains in my lungs had left
me, and I ielt like 20 giant refreshed with
new wine" 525i = e ;sS-,57s', -